Industry requirement for installation, retrofitting, replacement or reinstatement of Windows

Approved Window Contractor or Builder

Windows (Casement window, Sliding window, Louvre, etc)

The installation or retrofitting of windows must be carried out by an approved window contractor and a trained window installer. An approved window contractor is a company or firm registered with the BCA Contractors Registry under the regulatory workhead RW01.

The installation of windows can also be carried out by a builder.  A builder is a company or firm registered with the BCA Contractors Registry under the general builder workhead GB1 or GB2.

Replacement or reinstatement of safety barrier integrated with a window

The replacement or reinstatement of safety barrier(s) integrated with ¾ height or full height window(s) in existing residential buildings based on the following:

i)               for or in connection with the replacement or reinstatement of a railing, balustrade or similar barrier constructed of any material other than non-laminated glass, using the same material, design and fixing details; or

ii)              in accordance with the Standardised Designs as stated in Annex C of the Approved Document

must be carried out by approved window contractor or builder with Trained Window Installers who have completed the course “Module on replacement and reinstatement of safety barriers integrated with windows”.

Duties

An approved window contractor or a builder must:

• Carry out window works in compliance with the objectives and performance requirements (i.e. SS212 – Specification for aluminium alloy windows) set out in the Building Control Regulations.
• Submit the certificate of completion of works (i.e. Form D, Form SB) no later than 14 days after the completion of window works.

Failure to do so may result in a penalty of up to $5,000 or jail term of up to six months or to both.

How to register as an approved window contractor

Refer to the following documents for criteria:

• Specific Registration Requirements for Regulatory Workhead (RW01)
• Regulation 41G of Building Control Regulations

Submit your application through eBACS.

Trained Window Installer

All windows must be installed or retrofitted by a trained window installer. A trained window installer is an individual certified by BCA to carry out window works.

The trained window installer must not install, supervise or guide the installation of windows unless he is a director, partner, sole proprietor or an employee of an approved window contractor or a builder. Offenders may face a penalty of up to $5,000 or jail term of up to six months or to both.

Duties

The trained window installer must carry out window works in compliance with the objectives and performance requirements set out in the Building Control Regulations.

Failure to do so may result in a penalty of up to $5,000 or jail term of up to six months or to both.

Retrofitting requirements

The approved window contractor and trained window installer must retrofit the existing casement window by replacing all aluminium rivets at the variable geometry stays with stainless steel rivets of type 304 complying with BS EN 10088 or equivalent. Failure to do so may result in a penalty of up to $5,000 or jail term of up to six months or to both. Approved window contractor may report to BCA if any casement windows install with aluminium rivets are found.

Retrofitting/ Rectification/ Replacement/ Reinstatement report

After completion of retrofitting/ rectification works/ replacement/ reinstatement, approved window contractors must fill, sign and pass the retrofitting/ rectification/ replacement/ reinstatement report to the homeowners or building owner.

Download the required form below:

Project type	Report
Private flat	Form A
HDB flat	Form B1
Rectification Report (Window installation form – installation include  installing, repairing, replacing and modifying)	Form D
Replacement or reinstatement of safety barrier(s) integrated with ¾ height or full height window(s)	Form SB

How to register as a trained window installer

• Meet the necessary criteria for training
• Submit your application on the BCA website

For “Module on replacement and reinstatement of safety barriers integrated with windows” course, you may sign up with Singapore Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd (SEC) at training@singaporepiling.com.sg or contact SEC at 6235 6652 / 6235 6492 for more information.